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1961 Plymouth Fury 4-Dr. Sedan

The six-cylinder Fury offered luxury appointments at a lower price point than its V8 counterpart, appealing to buyers prioritizing fuel economy over performance.
Shown as 1961 Plymouth Fury, not confirmed by the VIN. Back to the default reading
2312002260
170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Engine
4-Dr. Sedan
Body
Unknown Plant (2)
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1961 Plymouth Fury

This VIN also matches

This VIN's format is shared with another manufacturer's numbering scheme. Without more information about the actual vehicle, we can't tell which decode is correct.

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make/Engine Code 2 Plymouth 6-Cylinder
Series Code 3 V-200/Fury
Year Code 1 1961
Plant Code 2 Unknown Plant (2)
Serial Number 002260 Unit #002260

Basic Information

MakePlymouth
ModelFury
Year1961
Body Style4-Dr. Sedan
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraClassic Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Possible engines based on model:

Engine 170 CID Slant Six (101 HP)
Horsepower101 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 170 CID Slant Six (148 HP)
Horsepower148 HP
Displacement170 CID
Carburetor4 BBL
Compression8.2:1
Engine 225 CID Slant Six (145 HP)
Horsepower145 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor1 BBL
Compression8.2:1

Original Specifications (Matched to: Belvedere)

Bodystyle lifespan1960 through 1961
Headroom front37.8
Headroom rear38.0
Height54.6
Legroom front45.1
Legroom rear42.1
Length209.5
Nameplate origin1951
Wheelbase118.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)